One more bank joins cashback program for pensioners in Armenia

YEREVAN, October 9. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Ministry of Labor and  Social Affairs said Unibank has joined  the  cashback program designed for those pensioners and recipients of  allowances, who pay for goods and services by their cards.

The partners of the program now are VTB Bank (Armenia), Ardshinbank, Armbusinessbank, Acba Bank  and Armeconombank.

Now holders of Unibank’s pension and allowance cards  will receive cashback in the amount of 10% of the amount of non-cash payments, but not more than AMD 5 thousand. The program is also valid when paying utility bills through ATMs or electronic application (mobile banking).  

The cashback program  has been in effect since July 1, 2022. It was extended by the  the Armenian government until the end of 2023. ($1 – 410.12 drams).

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